Defence Worlds blog posted on 22 January 2026 an article titled "South African Firm's Attempt to Sell P-8A Poseidon-style Simulators to China Raises Serious Strategic and Export Control Concerns."
A South African aviation training company attempted to export maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare simulators modeled on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to China. The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action to stop the indirect transfer of sensitive technology. The transfer has significant implications for India, which is one of the largest operators of the P-81 Neptune, a variant of the P-8A.
